Scholarship Overview
Lakehead University in Canada is proud to offer the International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. This prestigious scholarship program is designed to recognize and reward the academic excellence of outstanding international students who are entering Lakehead University directly from high school, or transferring from an international college or university. The scholarships are open to non-Canadian citizens aiming to enroll in undergraduate programs across a wide range of fields. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, Lakehead University ensures that high-performing students from around the globe have access to high-quality education without the financial burden.
Host Institution(s)
Lakehead University, a public research university with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada, serves as the host institution for these scholarships. Renowned for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education and research, Lakehead University offers a supportive and collaborative learning environment for students from all over the world.
Level(s)/Field(s)
The scholarships are available for undergraduate programs across various faculties at Lakehead University, including but not limited to:
- Aboriginal Education
- Anthropology
- Applied Life Sciences
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Economics
- Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
- And more
These programs reflect Lakehead University's broad academic offerings, designed to cater to the diverse interests and career aspirations of students.
Scholarship Value
The International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships offer generous financial support, with awards based on academic merit. The scholarship amounts vary, with the highest tier offering up to $40,000 CAD, distributed as $10,000 CAD per year over four years for students with a Canadian equivalent academic average of 90.0% or higher. Other scholarship tiers provide awards of $30,000 CAD ($7,500 CAD per year) and a one-time award of $6,000 CAD for the first year, depending on the student's academic achievements.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Lakehead University International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be non-Canadian citizens entering Lakehead University from a high school, or transferring from an international college or university.
- Be entering Years 1, 2, or 3 of a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree program.
- Have an academic average within the specified ranges for the different scholarship tiers.
Application Instructions
Interested students do not need to submit a separate application for these entrance scholarships. Eligibility for the scholarship is automatically considered upon admission to an undergraduate program at Lakehead University. Prospective students should ensure that their application for admission is submitted by the deadline of March 1, 2024. Scholarship offers will be extended in two rounds, with the first round in February 2024 and the second round in April 2024.